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Rainy River First Nations residents advised to boil water

Rainy River First Nations residents advised to boil water

The water distribution system was back online at about 9 a.m. and operators “are carefully monitoring” it, a notice posted on social media said, but a boil water advisory is in effect.
Charge laid in Highway 105 collision

Charge laid in Highway 105 collision

One individual has been arrested and charged with impaired driving after a motor vehicle collision.
Dryden OPP arrest two for drug trafficking

Dryden OPP arrest two for drug trafficking

Following a traffic stop, Dryden OPP nabbed two individuals from Manitoba for trafficking drugs.
Rainy River OPP lays assault charges in Lake of the Woods

Rainy River OPP lays assault charges in Lake of the Woods

Officers arrested a 23-year-old from Big Grassy First Nation after two individuals were assaulted with a weapon.
Up-skilling mine trainees sees upswing

Up-skilling mine trainees sees upswing

Driven by the Northwestern Ontario mining growth, Norcat is hiring additional trainers, adding more programs in the district and expanding work with many of the larger mine sites around the area.
Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
Progress in Rainy River First Nations water issue

Progress in Rainy River First Nations water issue

“We hope to have uninterrupted service by the end of the week at the latest, barring any unforeseen circumstances."
Aysanabee catches three Juno nominations

Aysanabee catches three Juno nominations

The awards will be presented March 24 in Halifax.
Coffee meets history at NWO museum

Coffee meets history at NWO museum

The artifacts on display this Thursday are “on display for that one day in particular for people to view” and then “go back into the archives,” she said. “So it’s a very exclusive event, really.”
NAN general meeting kicks off in Thunder Bay

NAN general meeting kicks off in Thunder Bay

Nishnawbe Aski Nation is holding its general assembly meeting over three days in the city, and almost all 49 chiefs or their proxies are present. 
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